Ultimate Animal Dads

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Animal Planet

How do the paternal instincts of the animal kingdom match up to those of the human world? We've searched the African plains, the mountaintops of the Andes and the murky waters of Japan to find the ultimate fathers in the animal world. From lions that defend up to 20 cubs, to the marsupial mouse that makes the ultimate sacrifice to give its young a better chance of survival -- there are no limits to what these dads will do for their kids. If you think fatherhood is easy, just wait to discover which animals are the most dedicated dads on the planet.